Your wine trip program
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Day 1 - Discover the famous Grands Crus Classés of the Graves
- Once arrived, visit Château Carbonnieux "Grand Cru Classé de Graves" classified as one of the most famous vineyards in the world. Discover the fascinating tradition of the wine-making process in this area. Visit the cellars and discover the "memory" of the Château, the cellar where more than a century of vintages sleep... The visit ends with a tasting of "Grand Cru Classé" wines (red and white) from reasonable farming.
- You continue with a guided tour of Château Haut-Bailly and discover the secrets of the Château's know-how. Delight-yourself with a commented tasting of the best wines from the estate with a gourmet aperitive (cheeses, ...)!
- In the evening, settle in Château Le Pape, a beautiful guest house belonging to Château Haut-Bailly, located in the historical terroir of the Pessac Léognan appellation. Enjoy the tranquility of the place during a bike ride (subject to availability) or take a walk in the surrounding vineyard.
- Dinner at La Table du Lavoir restaurant - 3 course menu - Drinks not included.
- Overnight at Château Le Pape.
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Day 2 - Tasting the wines of Château Pape Clément
- French breakfast at the Château.
- You have an appointment at Château Pape Clément located in Pessac and considered to be one of the oldest Grands Crus of Bordeaux. You visit the wooden vat-house dedicated to winemaking and the barrel cellar, and discover the secrets of the making and aging of this Grand Cru Classé de Graves. Your tour ends with a tasting of 3 wines from different “terroirs”, including the Château Pape Clément red.
Book yearound and enjoy this stay March and December.
Accommodations
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Château Le Pape
According to some handwritten sources, in 1461 vines could already be seen on the site of the present Château Haut-Bailly; But it was 70 years later, under the impetus of the Goyanèche and Daitze families, that the foundations of this modern vineyard were laid...
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Châteaux and wine estates
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Learn more about Château Pape Clément - GravesChâteau Pape Clément
Located in Pessac, near Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest Bordeaux Grands Crus. It is also one of the 16 Graves Grands Cru Classés, which produces prestigious...
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Learn more about Château Carbonnieux - PessacChâteau Carbonnieux
In 1956 Marc Perrin acquired the château and the vineyard and began to restore it. With his son, Anthony, they decided to embark on a major replanting...
Reviews...
des ch'tis à Bordeaux
nous avons passé un excellent séjour, perdu dans les vignes, au calme... repas formidable à la table du lavoir, visite au château Bouscaut très agréable. petit déjeuner partagé avec des personnes très sympathiques. nous envisageons de renouveler cette expérience dans une autre région
(Graves wine-tasting trip - Note : 5/5)
Séjour romantique
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour je recommande à toute personne qui souhaite passé un moment de détente romantique et de dégustation de bon vin.
(Graves wine-tasting trip - Note : 4/5)
Très bon weekend !
Nous avons passé un très bon weekend !
De très bonnes dégustations, un cadre très agréable et un accueil chaleureux sur chacune des visites.
(Graves wine-tasting trip - Note : 4/5)